Tax policy and bank losses tied to non taxable bonds
The piece argues that liberty bonds and other non taxed securities reduce tax revenue, forcing higher taxes on non exempt property. Banks benefit from tax deductions on government holdings while individual holders pay higher property taxes to fund public salaries and improvements, with political commentary on The New York World’s endorsement of Hoover and its strategic position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Wilson
Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Democratic Party
League Troubles Prompt Cross Party Ticket Talk in North Dakota
The non partisan league has caused a mess in North Dakota with committees from the democratic and republican parties urging division of offices and a united ticket to elect a legislature that will restore normal conditions. Voters have relied too much on Townley, who seems almost a hypnotist in influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Townley
Plight of the Farmer prompts Capper call for reform
Senator Arthur Capper cites a widening farmer crisis with rising tenants and farm declines. He notes a 35,000 farm departures in New York, shrinking army farm return, and rising costs while prices drop for hogs and cattle. He urges curbing profiteers, price reforms, market regulation, co operation, land questions, taxation changes, and better rural institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Mass
Arthur Capper
Kansas
Senate
New York
State Department of Agriculture
Capper
Iowa
United States
Labor strife and political divides across wartime era tensions
The piece surveys a switchmen strike blamed on radicals and IW workers, argues for vigorous prosecutions under Cummins Esch law, contrasts Johnson and Wood in Michigan politics, notes Ford opposition to war policy, and cites Marblehead factory closures as wage demands rise. It frames labor unrest as a national test of virtue and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
Brotherhoods
Federation of Labor
Oxford Junction Se wer Project Advances and Local Happenings
Local notes report contractors starting sewers in Oxford Junction and a busy week of obituaries weddings and civic updates. Highlights include the Border anniversary in Tipton, the death of Arch Hamley in Maquoketa, and James Robison’s passing in Delaware county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Junction
Arch Hamley
Maquoketa
James Robison
Delaware County
Frank
Jones County Republicans Convene As Women Vote For First Time
The Jones county GOP held a largely orderly convention with 100 delegates and alternates. Delegates selected to the state convention in Des Moines were uninstructed, though women delegates voted their support for Wood and Lowden. The gathering featured speeches on national leadership and party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones County
Des Moines
Wood
Frank O. Lowden
Messrs. 2
1. Reed
Monticello
James J. Remley
Anamosa
Fr. A. Grimwood
Oxford Junction
America
Washington
A. A. Cole
Olin
J. B. Reed
L. Gardner
John Hutton
C. A. Coxsee
D. M. Strawman
W. 3
Smith
Richardson
H. H. Freeman
M. G. Alsever
James Remley
John W. Morse
EB. A. Grimwood
John Hale
W. v. Hathaway
A.B. Hall
Henry Kruse
Janet Hazard
Park Chamberlain
BE. Read
Royal Chatterton
GC. W. McLaughlin
W. G. Wherry
Frank W. Port
Louis Gnardher
Republican Party
E. Reed
Cole
James W. Good
E. R. Moore
Linn County
Iowa
Frank Lowden
Illinois
J. K. Hale
Senate
Jones and
Cedar Counties
Messrs. Reed
Remley and Grimwood
Mia
Williams
Holman Will Upheld in Oklahoma Resident Case
The Anamosa Eureka reports the Holman case ended after ten days of court time with a verdict upholding Emory Holman's will. The will left up to 1000 to various relatives, gave the estate valued around 40000 to John Durgan Harvey Durgan their sister Loretta Ballou and others. Durgans and Ballou fought to break the will while Ballou would have been sole heir for 200 acres in Clay township if the will were invalidated. The jury found Holman resident of Oklahoma and mentally competent. agreement on both questions on first ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa Eureka
Holman
Emory Holman
Harvey Durgan
Oklahoma
John Durgan
Mr. Holman
Loretta Ballou
Jones County
Durgans
Clay
Anamosa Political Field Narrowing for County Sheriff
W W Bray of Cass township enters the sheriff race as the third candidate in a heated primary. R W Rhinehart seeks county attorney re election with broad support after a successful defense in a major damage suit. Kh W Streeper of Onslow aims for re nomination and seat as supervisor. W A Klogan runs for sheriff in the Democratic primaries, consolidating a bold bid amid party tensions and looming Republican landslide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Bray
Cass Township
Bray
R. W. Rhinehart
Rhinehart
Yaxpauyera
Triad
Cherewich
Kh. W. Streeper
Onslow
Strooper
Streeper
Monticello Iowa Voters Set Hearing on Street Improvement Plan
The Monticello city council schedules a hearing for May 10 1920 to consider a proposed street improvement resolution. The plan covers Buckeye Chestnut Clark Railroad Second Orange Grand Washington and Center streets with curb and gutter, assessments, and a one year guarantee by the contractor. Plans by O H Brainerd are on file. two publications will notify property owners of the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Monticallo
Iowa
Buelkeye
Chestnut Street
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul
Warvel Street
Walnut Street
Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul
Clark Street
Chicago, Milwaulkee and
St. Paul
Railroad Street
Chiurk Street
Buckeye Street
Second Street
Chicago, Milwaukee and
State of
Towa
Monticello
Publilebrary
O. H. Brainerd
C. J. Northrop
J. A. Voorhees
Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Quick Stomach Relief
A reader cites relief from stomach pain after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy sent by her father. The simple preparation claims to remove mucous from the intestinal tract and reduce inflammation causing stomach liver and intestinal ailments including appendicitis. One dose supposedly proves it, with money refunded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayr
W. W. Stickford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Senator Johnson
Michigan
General Wood
Johnson
Detroit
Henry Ford
Ford
League of Nations
Marblehead
Massachusetts
Neighborhood News
George Border
Vernon
Upper Iowa University
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Tipton
Tipton Public Schools
John P. Page
Dubuque
Page
Davenport
G. W. Duhham
Manchester
Upper
Mississippi
Independence Baptist Church
Amy Reval
Vinton
John Nolan
Columbia College
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Masonville
St. Joseph’s College
Archie N. Smith
Mangold
Hazel Green Township
Donald N. Campbell
Clinton
National Army School
United States Army
Campbell
Baker
Owen Wood
Ryan
Electric Service Company
Central City
W. A. Klogan
Sheriff
Jim Bobery
Fairview
Hogan
Billy” Mills
Suk
Cuba
St. Paul Pioneer Press
L. G. Stabler
Grace Podhiski
Kor Salm
Tolstein
M. Hosford
Geo
Dirks
J. A. Waddiele
S.C. Brown
Edwin Wilcox
Salik
Cadar Rapids
Wi P. Werguson
Rhode Island
A. G. Ballcon
Geo. Walt & Son
J. W. Callahan
Scotch Grove
Joan
DeBoost
J. Rice
Standard Four Tire
Rim
Willmore Church
Pleasanolity
Dutry Co
Reward
Onci
Hospital
Allen Malbani
Jackson
Jones Counties
National Refining Co
Town
J. M. Lange Jr
Scotch Grova
Saln—King
C. B. Burrichter
Stearns County
Minnesota
State Road
Wm. Shanahan
Saul Center
W. P. Ferguson
Hastings
N. F. Kranz
P. O
Minn
The
Monticello State Bank
Laws of
Acounta
United States Bonds
Fedor
Waliton
Condor
National Bank Notow
Clearing House
Ate
Itera
Votal Resources
Mapital Steel
Salant
Jonas County
William Staller
EH. S. Richardson
Wm. Stuhler
Hong
Wode Caen
Wt. A. Cartunu
Jones County Trust and Davings Bank
A. P. Lambert
Dentist - Jones Co. Trust & Savings Bank
Charles Willis Bosley
Chiropractic
Princess Theatre
Monticello, IA
Patrick Optometrist
West Main Street
Marshalltown
M. Fr. Hogan
F. A. Hefner
Stickford Drug Store
Lowa
Eclipse
Harry L Rodman
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